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The Shipleys off Ella BLVD in Houston has to be the most overrated spot in the world

Posted on 12/3/25 at 10:25 am
Posted by ClemsonKitten
Member since Aug 2025
504 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 10:25 am
Shipleys is already MID, but this place has CFA type lines spilling over on to the road. I can’t believe people are making pilgrimage trips to a place that tastes like every other fricking Shipleys.
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
16562 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 10:55 am to
That line is insane but it moves pretty quick. I always walk in or go to the one of 290 thats much better.
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Atlanta, GA
Member since Sep 2017
13627 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 10:58 am to
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Houston


Found the problem.
Posted by Dire Wolf
bawcomville
Member since Sep 2008
39848 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 10:58 am to
queens>
Posted by BU Bear In BR
NOLA
Member since Apr 2022
413 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 11:02 am to
I remember trying shipley's for the first time during my first year of college and remember being completely underwhelmed. Made me appreciate getting Mary Lee and Good Morning Donut when I would go back home
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
92339 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 11:06 am to
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Shipleys is already MID


I will fight you on Ella. Take that back!

Yea that location sucks. Cars tie up Ella all the time.
Posted by Godfather1
What WAS St George, Louisiana
Member since Oct 2006
87450 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 11:08 am to
I was so excited when Shipley’s returned to BR a few years ago. Needless to say, I was disappointed. It’s nowhere near what it used to be.
Posted by billjamin
Houston
Member since Jun 2019
16562 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 11:26 am to
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Yea that location sucks. Cars tie up Ella all the time.

They need to reconfigure it. There's only room for 1-2 cars before they're backed up on to Ella. I'll give the ladies credit because they're walking up and down the street taking orders to pump people through.

I get the people who live closer to it wanting to go to that one. I'm closer to TC Jester so hitting the new nice one on 290 is about the same for me and less stressful than being hung out in the road for 15 minutes.
This post was edited on 12/3/25 at 11:28 am
Posted by DeltaTigerDelta
Member since Jan 2017
13418 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 11:51 am to
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It’s nowhere near what it used to be.


Private equity donut since 2021.
Posted by CAD703X
Liberty Island
Member since Jul 2008
91252 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 11:53 am to
Round Rock Donuts FTW



Posted by turnpiketiger
Member since May 2020
11985 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 12:02 pm to
I’ve never liked Shipleys. Honestly not a donut fan in general.

Kolaches and Breakfast Tacos are way better
Posted by idlewatcher
Planet Arium
Member since Jan 2012
92339 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 12:06 pm to
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They need to reconfigure it.


They should've taken over the craphole across the street which has a larger footprint. Used to be a burger joint but I forgot the name.

Went in there once and was talking with the owner. He just put his slimy hands into the fries, took a few and started eating them That was the last time I went. They didn't last long either.....shocker I know.
Posted by Fgiord
America
Member since Nov 2006
4760 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 12:07 pm to
It's baffling that they refuse to do anything about their drive through.
Posted by BasedAF
Member since Nov 2024
793 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 12:12 pm to
One off Yale in the Heights is very efficient. Drive thru is great.
Posted by JimTiger72
Member since Jun 2023
15977 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 12:15 pm to
Southern Maid > Shipley’s > Mary Lee > Dunkin’
Posted by offshoreangler
713, Texas
Member since Jun 2008
22530 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 12:38 pm to
Shipleys bacon, egg and cheese kolaches are elite.

Everything else there is mid.
Posted by Rouge
Floston Paradise
Member since Oct 2004
138151 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 12:39 pm to
Stop by Luce over there for some good coffee.
Posted by jclem11
Chief Nihilist
Member since Nov 2011
9543 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 12:40 pm to
Queen Donut GOAT. No insane lines.
Posted by Defenseiskey
Houston, TX
Member since Nov 2010
1682 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 12:40 pm to
The Best donut places in Houston are always owned by Asians and have names like "Super Awesome Donuts" or something.
Posted by offshoreangler
713, Texas
Member since Jun 2008
22530 posts
Posted on 12/3/25 at 12:44 pm to
Correct…Bakery Donut on 11th is a prime example…the owners a good people.
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